Wood Moudling Maker

The tasks a Moulder, Wood is expected to perform include

Setting and operating moulding machine for cutting sides of wooden boards, frames etc. to required shape Making specific grooves and profiles with form cutters Studying the drawing or sample to determine shape to be cut Selecting suitable cutting blades and fixing them to rotating spindles of machine Setting blades in required position or angle and fastens them securely using spanners Fitting different types of cutters to different spindles of machine depending on type of cutting required, such as for grooves, profiles, etc. Adjusting the machine table to desired position or height for size of cut to be made and setting guides to hold stock in position Checking trial piece and re-adjusting the machine if required Shoving wood stock between feed rolls which automatically carry pieces through the machine for machining and continuing operation Familiar with operating moulding machine Ability to study the drawings to determine the shape to cut Knowledge of using form cutters Knowledge of selecting cutting blades Well-versed with cleaning and oiling the machine Knowledge of cutting triple pairs Knowledge of different types of cutters Knowledge of grinding knives to correct profile Ability to operate other wood cutting machines. Knowledge of designing jigs and fixtures for repetitive or specific machining operation